FSA Science Review

Emma adds 10 grams (g) of salt to a jar of water. She then adds the same amount of sand to a different jar of water. Then, she shakes both jars, sets the jars down, and comes back 5 minutes later to observe. What should Emma expect to observe after 5 minutes?

• Both the salt and the sand dissolved in the water.

• Both the salt and the sand settled to the bottom of the jar.

• The salt settled to the bottom of the jar, and the sand dissolved in the water.

• The salt dissolved in the water, and the sand settled to the bottom of the jar.

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Chris wants to show Saidi what happens during one Earth day. Chris holds up a small globe representing Earth, and Saidi holds a large ball representing the Sun. What should Chris do to show Saidi what happens during one Earth day?

• Chris should move the globe in one complete circle around Saidi.

• Chris should move the globe toward Saidi and then away from her.

• Chris should slowly lift the globe above his head and then lower it.

• Chris should slowly spin the globe one complete time around its axis.

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Which of the following best explains why the rubber band makes a sound when Joseph plucks it?

• It heats the air.

• It vibrates the air.

• It absorbs energy from the air.

• It releases molecules into the air.

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Which of the following is the beginning stage of the life cycle for both the butterfly and the grasshopper?

• Egg

• Larva

• Nymph

• Pupa

Which of the following describes the transfer of energy from a producer to a consumer?

• From Perch to Kingfisher

• From Brine Shrimp to Perch

• From the Sun to Green Algae

• From Green Algae to Brine Shrimp

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A model of the water cycle was made using an aquarium with a glass cover, a container of ice cubes, water, and a lamp. Which part of the water cycle causes the water droplets to form on the glass cover?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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In which month will the Northern Hemisphere receive the greatest amount of direct sunlight?

• March

• June

• September

• December

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What determines the shapes of these different types of cells?

• The age of the animal

• What the animal eats for food

• The function of the animal cell

• Whether the animal is male or female

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Which of the following most likely causes stalactites to form?

• Earthquakes

• Wind erosion

• Water dripping

• Animals burrowing

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Morgan uses balloons to investigate static electricity. Which of the following best explains what will happen when she brings two positively charged balloons close to each other?

• The balloons will move apart.

• One balloon will lose its charge.

• The balloons will come together.

• One balloon will gain a negative charge.

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